{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/pot/2","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_10179-markdown","title":"How much is too much marijuanafor a teenager?","slug":"how-much-is-too-much-marijuanafor-a-teenager","content":"\"Are there any risks for teenagers using marijuana?\"\n_____________________\nThanks for your question. The answer depends on what condition for which the cannabis is being used. There are benefits and drawbacks to using any medication, including pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter, and natural or alternative medications. Cannabis, though generally safe, does have side effects and can be harmful in certain situations. I do not recommend using cannabis recreationally for teenagers. Cannabis can affect the developing brain and cause lasting side effects into adulthood. Please see my previous post about specific studies involving cannabis and the teenage developing brain: https://www.hellomd.com/answers/591bd4232df596551cdb8d56/what-studies-are-available-to-support-the-negative-effects-of-cannabis-on-the-teenage-brain\n\ndrjacquelynlew","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10062-markdown","title":"Pot has been giving me headaches. I think it causes dehydration and low blood sugar. Is this true? ","slug":"pot-has-been-giving-me-headaches-i-think-it-causes-dehydration-and-low-blood-sugar-is-this-true","content":"\"How can I stop them? Also is vaping concentrates better? \"\n_____________________\nMany things cause headaches but usually cannabis will treat those headaches. Please be certain you are using cannabis that is chemical free and preferably even organic. You might want to change the way you are administering the cannabis and vaporizing might be a very good alternative. If you have been smoking your cannabis it can cause you to become dehydrated but even worse if you're smoking in a dirty bong you can grow mold inside your body! \nCannabis, especially the CBD cannabis does tend to lower the blood sugar for people who have problems with their blood sugar but it usually does not make your blood sugar go lower than normal.\nConsider changing to vaporizing or oral tinctures and add more CBD's and your headache should resolve.\n\ndrolson\n_____________________\nCannabis and it's effect of causing a dehydrated or \"cotton mouth\" sensation are well documented;  it's thought to be caused by cannabinoid action on salivary glands like the submandibular gland and decreased production of saliva.  Source:\nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16946411     As for low blood sugar,  there was varying evidence but overall it seemed that low blood sugar was not caused by cannabis;  however, there are studies that appetite is stimulated (resembling a low blood sugar episode) by cannabinoid's action on appetite hormones ghrelin and leptin (souce:  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22133305).\n\nAs for stopping side effects?  I would recommend cutting back on your med cann use, both the number of days and times/ day you are using cannabis.  In general I tell patients to go \"low and slow\";  low referring to the mg's of the product and slow in terms of how fast the pt redoses the med cann.  Vaping concentrates in a vapor might work but once again, I advise you to go \"low and slow.\"   If you have headaches you might want to avoid smoking/ using direct flame as the carbon monoxide generated is a known headache inducer.  I hope all these tips prove useful!\n\ndrpark","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7006-markdown","title":"i have never smoked cigarettes but have been smoking pot for maybe 8 yrs for my MS. ","slug":"i-have-never-smoked-cigarettes-but-have-been-smoking-pot-for-maybe-8-yrs-for-my-ms","content":"\"I cough with all the vape pens I've tried. I smoke different stains a day to deal with my MS. I was just diagnosed with frozen shoulder. What is the strongest pain, and best for sleep?\"\n_____________________\nIt really depends on your constitution and what ultimately works for you. With cannabis as you probably know, everyone reacts differently. I can point you to some recent articles we have written on this topic:\n\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/the-best-marijuana-strains-for-back-pain\n\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/the-5-most-popular-strains-of-cannabis\n\nAlso, have you tried any edibles rather than vaping? The pain relief typically lasts longer with an edible at around 4-6 hours.\n\nLastly, there are some great topicals on the market which may help soothe your shoulder. I love Sweet ReLeaf and Flower Power.\n\nI am not a doctor and this represents my opinion only.\n\npamelahadfield","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6681-markdown","title":"Stadol (butorphanol tartrate) pain Rx","slug":"stadol-butorphanol-tartrate-pain-rx","content":"\"Stadol a prescription Rx was a great migraine/pain killer. It was also described of having the effects of pot. In my pursue of pain relieve I was wondering if anyone was familiar with the makeup pf Stadol and how it would translate into CBD and THC. I have yet to find \"any\" relief for my chronic pain or migraines and getting very frustrated and spending lots of money. I have tried smoking the top 3 strains recommend with a  vaporizer with ceramic, I've tried Vaping (3 different vendors), I've tried tinctures, edibles all without success. I am hoping a doctor or pharmacists might be familiar with Stadol able to point me in a direction. \"\n_____________________\nIf your chronic pain is actually migraines, you are extremely chemically sensitive and there is a whole article in this section on migraines that you should read. Migraines are inherited on an X-chromosome as an MAO-A snp. This means you must get rid of all neurological toxins from your diet. You might want to review this following information:\nPlease, consider eliminating all free glutamate's from your diet since they are neurologically toxic especially to people who have migraines or anxiety issues.\nConsider visiting www.truthinlabeling.org for more information.  \nPlease view: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iL4SD5f2toQ\nI recommend that you get on the high-dose CBD, low THC in the tincture and take it regularly while eliminating neurologic toxins from your diet and environment. You are extremely allergic to cigarette smoke so be aware if you are smoking cigarettes you are causing your problems. If you're eating out a lot you are increasing your neurologic toxins. Do you want to be well or do you want to cover up the un-wellness with drugs? I certainly am not accustomed to comparing cannabis with prescription drugs. You don't have a drug deficiency in your body but you very likely do have cannabinoid deficiency and should respond extremely well to CBD.\nThe decision is yours because it is your life and your quality-of-life we're talking about. You could have your genetic chart done two know exactly how to get well but for many people that's just too much effort. If you want to get well, let's continue the dialogue.\nYou can know your genetics and set a program of wellness with Nutrigenomics. \nYou may also want to acquire Dr. Amy Yasko's book from Amazon, \"Feel Good, Nutrigenomics\" to show you why you want to pursue this route. Good luck, we may have lots of lifetimes but this is the one we know right now and it is worth living well.\n\ndrolson","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6654-markdown","title":"what is the best candy or sweet not tasting like pot medicine for sleep","slug":"what-is-the-best-candy-or-sweet-not-tasting-like-pot-medicine-for-sleep","content":"\n_____________________\nI was never a fan of edibles until I realized that they really helped me sleep a lot! The great thing about an edible is that you can eat it 1-2 hours before bed, have a sweet after dinner, brush your teeth and by the time you feel it you are ready for bed!\n\nI am also a fan of edibles that allow for easy micro dosing. As a super THC lightweight, I am good at 5mg. Most people might ingest 10mg. Edibles tend to last longer than other means of ingestion anywhere from 4-7 hours depending on the person.\n\nTo answer your question, these are three products I love:\n\nFlora Probiotic Mint Chocolate (available at www.Getsava.com)\nKiva Blueberry Terra Bites (available at www.Getsava.com)\nDefonce Mint Chocolate Bar  http://www.defoncechocolatier.com/\n\nI am not a doctor and this represents my opinion only. I hope this helps!\n\npamelahadfield","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11460-markdown","title":"want to know if pot can help severe menopausal symptoms - what type should I use","slug":"want-to-know-if-pot-can-help-severe-menopausal-symptoms-what-type-should-i-use","content":"\n_____________________\nFor menopause symptoms you may want to look for high CBD/low THC tincture that you can take throughout the day for neurological and emotional stability to help you get through this rough time. Menopause does past and you will regain yourself on the other side but the quicker you let go of anything that's hanging on from midlife the quicker you pass through menopause. Please read the book, \"Sex, Lies and Menopause\" sent you need to know about the Wiley protocol in order to make wise decisions about your future. Please consider using indica at night for sleep but it is the likely you're having a hard time staying asleep so talk to your bud master about doing CBN to help you stay asleep. Use a lot of caution if you use Sativa because the high THC could increase unwanted emotions like anger but keep in mind if that does happen, you can typically buffer that with a few drops of concentrated CBD. Then be sure to look at the product directory for the cannabis that helps with sexual function since that is often a complaint that occurs in menopause. Always stay hydrated, eat fresh raw greens in your diet frequently for the healthy B vitamins and do get regular exercise and before you know it all the symptoms of menopause should have passed. Good luck, I know you can do this.\n\ndrolson","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10817-markdown","title":"If I'm bipolar and use marijuana will this make my condition better or worse?","slug":"if-im-bipolar-and-use-marijuana-will-this-make-my-condition-better-or-worse","content":"\"So far, I've used pot successfully to deal with my anxiety and insomnia.\"\n_____________________\nThis is a difficult question to answer, because their is little research that has been done on the topic. The presentation and severity of bipolar disorder is highly variable, as are the treatment effects of cannabis. Anecdotally, there are a lot of patients with bipolar disorder that use cannabis for mood stabilization. On the other hand, one small study indicated that cannabis increased manic and depressive symptoms. If you are considering cannabis therapy, you may want to keep a journal to document your moods, activities, and timing of treatment, so that you will have a means of determining if it is helpful for you, or not.\n\ndredmunds","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10731-markdown","title":"My husband has a complete loss of his libido and erectile dysfunction. Can pot help him get it up?","slug":"my-husband-has-a-complete-loss-of-his-libido-and-erectile-dysfunction-can-pot-help-him-get-it-up","content":"\"We used to smoke back in the day but have not in a long time. I'm wondering if smoking pot again can help my guy get it up again? It's not for lack of trying or for lack of desire, at least I think so!\"\n_____________________\nSmall amounts of cannabis may relieve anxiety and enhance arousal, however, too much will probably make matters worse. \n\ndrfrye\n_____________________\nCannabis may have effects that increase libido and reduce the occurrence of erectile dysfunction, but without knowing how your husband's problem has already been medically evaluated there may be other issues to consider that are not likely to respond to just medicinal cannabis. For example, complications of diabetes can impair circulation and nerve function, or endocrine problems affecting levels of testosterone or other hormones might present as erectile dysfunction and loss of libido. Where erectile dysfunction and reduction of libido are not associated with conditions like these, a holistic approach incorporating cannabis is sometimes helpful. Because anxiety can be an obvious cause of erectile dysfunction it's important to use a preparation with enough CBD to moderate THC effects (1:1 is usually plenty) and to use modest doses, as relaxation and increased sense of well being tend to appear at lower doses and may change to other effects as the dose is increased.  Incorporating topical cannabis preparations may be another useful way to integrate cannabis into sexual activity to overcome erectile dysfunction. The idea is that the cannabis is part of a shared experience of relaxation of mood and pleasurable focus on the senses that can more easily and naturally evolve into arousal.    \n\ndrelkind\n_____________________\nI'd like to add a couple of thoughts to add to this very interesting discussion.  As Dr. Elkind and Dr Frye have mentioned,  cannabis probably works in a dose-related function in terms of erectile dysfunction.  Dr. Elkind also brought up a very important point in that the cause of the ED should be explored with the primary MD.  Does the patient have diabetes? Uncontrolled high blood pressure &/ or cholesterol issues?  Is the patient a smoker as well? (some studies I have seen have actually seen an increase of erectile dysfunction in tobacco smokers as well in individuals who smoked cannabis ;  the mechanism was unclear & needs to be explored further).  If the patient is working through psychological factors that may be contributing to \nthe erectile dysfunction,  counseling for both partners should also probably be instituted.  In the limited anecdotal studies I have seen with cannabis and erectile dysfunction, a lot of the studies seemed to look at THC to help with sexual functioning but this was probably before more information was available concerning CBD as another useful cannabinoid and before the \"entourage\" effect of CBD combined with THC at the endocannabinoid receptor1 / EC1 was known.   At lower doses, these cannabinoids can be very helpful in lowering stress and\n anxiety,  a large component of erectile dysfunction in many men.  However, at too high a dose,  it seemed that erectile dysfunction was actually worsened in these test subjects.  I hope this all helps!\n\ndrpark","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10686-markdown","title":"My sister has Tourette's. Is any evidence that smoking pot can help reduce the symptoms of this?","slug":"my-sister-has-tourettes-is-any-evidence-that-smoking-pot-can-help-reduce-the-symptoms-of-this","content":"\"I am wondering if I should help her get a medical card as she struggles with social interactions. Is this a good idea to try this?\"\n_____________________\nTourette's syndrome (TS) is a complex neuropsychiatric disorder that manifests itself in vocal and motor tics, and may affect mood (anxiety) and behavior (obsessive-compulsive disorder).  There are well-established medications for the treatment of TS; however, their efficacy varies from patient to patient. \n\nIf your sister has failed conventional therapy, she may benefit from cannabis.  Several studies have been done that demonstrate patients have decreased severity and frequency of tics, an improvement in obsessive-compulsive disorder, and lessened anxiety.  \n\ndredmunds","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10623-markdown","title":"I love to bake and I'd like to make some pot brownies.","slug":"i-love-to-bake-and-id-like-to-make-some-pot-brownies","content":"\"Do you have any good recipes or guidelines I should follow so that I don't unintentionally make them too potent?\"\n_____________________\nYes we do! Here are some simple recipes for you to follow:\n\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=recipe\n\n(just enter 'recipe' in the search box on our Health & Wellness blog.\n\nmark","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10583-markdown","title":"Friends have told me that marijuana can help me with chronic pain. Isn't it a 'gateway drug' though? ","slug":"friends-have-told-me-that-marijuana-can-help-me-with-chronic-pain-isnt-it-a-gateway-drug-though","content":"\"I've been taking pharmaceuticals for pain for years but want to stop as the negative side effect are too much for me now. I'd like to try pot but I'm concerned that it may lead to other things. Even though it is legal in my state, I am a little concerned about how it may effect me or what may happen.\"\n_____________________\nIn a recent blog post on our Health & Wellness blog, Pamela Hadfield discussed whether marijuana is a gateway drug.\n\n\"A recent article in Newsweek elaborates on findings that conclude that marijuana is NOT a gateway drug. However, new evidence supports that alcohol IS a gateway drug. “The common government stance within the US is that alcohol is a gateway drug. This means that a user first starts drinking and then moves on to harder substances, such as cannabis and heroin, later on in life.” We grew up being told a very different story than this, so mentally it is hard for many people to absorb this new finding.”\n\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5716bfd5e1d0c0000c000013/why-moms-should-support-marijuana-legalization\n\nAnd yes, marijuana can help you with chronic pain. Everyone is different.\n\nmark","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":12,"numPages":2,"currentPage":2,"id":5651,"name":"Pot","slug":"pot","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}